Travel Reference
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You'll be shown around by the amiable caretaker, whose knowledge of the cemetery is
incredible - he'll lead you to specific graves, or those of the many nationalities buried
here.
Salli Muthumariamunam Kovil
HINDU
The beachfront Salli Muthumariamunam Kovil temple is 4km by road from Uppuveli but
only a short wade (or hop by boat if the tide is high) from the north end of Uppuveli beach.
It's across Fishermen's Creek, masked from view by green-topped rocks.
Sri Lanka Diving Tours
DIVING, WATERSPORTS
Hotel, 12 Alles Gardens)
Dive professionals, offering thorough and enjoyable courses (PADI Open Water is
US$425) and fun dives (US$40) to Pigeon Island, Swami Rock in Trincomalee and the
Irakkandy shipwreck. Snorkelling trips are also excellent.
Water-skiing and wakeboarding are possible when conditions are suitable, and kayaks
(US$5), body boards and snorkelling gear (US$5) are available for rent.
In season (April to September), whale-spotting (US$40 per person) and dolphin-watch-
ing (US$30) trips are also popular.
Sleeping
Aqua Inn
BUDGET HOTEL
2000/2500, with air-con Rs 4500/5000; )
It's difficult to be too positive about Aqua as it could be so much better. First the good
points: it's cheap, sociable and the beachfront location is superb. However, prepare your-
self for the fearsomely ugly concrete accommodation block and distinctly grim budget
rooms (with a dim, bare lightbulb for 'decor'); air-conditioned options are slightly better.
